Higashikawa Asahidake Onsen Hotel Bearmonte

I stayed for 5 nights and 6 days in January in a single, maisonette-style Room. My goals were simple: to try a workation for 2 of the 6 days and to see the ice-covered trees from the Asahidake Ropeway.During my stay, the Asahidake Ropeway was suspended due to strong winds for about half of the schedule, but because I stayed longer, I was still able to enjoy it 충분. I also joined a snowshoe tour hosted by the visitor center next door, which was even more fun than expected. As for the workation, I could focus well at the desk in my Room, and the mini-kitchen was very convenient for making tea and coffee that I brought with me.I chose buffet meals for both breakfast and dinner. There was a great variety so I never got bored, and I was happy that the main dish at dinner changed every day. I also really enjoyed making an affogato by combining soft-serve ice cream with espresso. In the mornings, I got hooked on topping Yumepirika rice with natto, raw egg, and simmered raw nori paste. Everything was delicious—thank you.With so much snow that it even covered the bus stop sign, it was a very fulfilling stay where I could fully appreciate the beauty of snowy mountains looking up from the base station even when I couldn’t ride the ropeway. I’d love to visit again.

Dinner was a buffet, and the tempura was crispy and the best I've ever had at any Hotel. Everything was so delicious that you need to be careful not to overeat. The Onsen was also excellent. However, I almost cried when I stubbed my little toe on the wooden bath frame. The shower pressure was very strong and comfortable. (Although it wasn’t crowded, someone sat directly behind me, and as I thought, the beam-like shower spray reached me.) Are bears in this area something to worry about? Wishing for your continued safe operations!